Careful care before and after the surgery.

  • 2023-05-14T14:32:00+04:30

Preoperative care of rhinoplasty:

  • Not taking anticoagulant drugs according to the doctor's opinion
  • Not taking vitamin E, C, ginseng and all painkillers except acetaminophen for one week before surgery
  • Do not take any supplements for 3 weeks prior to surgery
  • No smoking or alcohol consumption for 2 weeks prior to surgery
  • Taking portrait photos of nose and face from different angles according to doctor's instructions

 

 

Rhinoplasty Postoperative Care:

  • Most patients do not have pain in the nasal area after surgery or have a mild pain that is controlled by taking painkillers such as acetaminophen.

  • Use ice compresses for 48 hours on the face to reduce swelling, bruising and bleeding from the nose.
  • To reduce the swelling, be elevated under the patient's head during rest for 48 hours.
  • Do not sleep on your side for 1 month to avoid a blow to the nose.
  • For three weeks, avoid sniffing, straining as much as possible, and sneezing and coughing with the mouth open.
  • Avoid bending the head for a long period of time.
  • From the third day after the operation، you can bathe from the neck down، but the head and face should not be wet.
  • Discharge of blood from the nose up to 4 days after surgery is normal and in case of getting dirty, it is better to replace the dressing under the nose.
  • It is best to consume soup and soft rice for two days after the operation and avoid consuming hard foods that require long chewing for 1 month.
  • For 1 month, to prevent swelling, avoid foods containing salt and pepper and spicy spice.
  • Natural juices should be consumed and hot juices should be consumed from the second week.
  • Avoid strenuous activities and sports and sexual activities for at least 8 weeks.
  • Swim for four months.
  • Avoid exposure to intense sunlight and bronzing for controlling nose swelling for up to three months.
  • And the eyes of the moon will be visible for six months.
  • For most patients, a mesh or tampon is inserted into the nose, which for some patients it is removed on the same day of surgery and for some patients it is removed a few days after surgery, according to the doctor.
  • Do not use a hard toothbrush for a month (the toothbrush should be small and soft).
  • Avoid crying, laughing, talking long and lifting heavy objects for up to 1 month.
  • Re-visits in the months following surgery are required for checking and controlling the recovery process.
 

In case of any problems, let your surgeon know.